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Edwards vetoes bills regarding tax breaks, fees and emergency elections
Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed three bills meant to provide financial relief to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and response.
He has...
Baton Rouge initial unemployment claims spike 30% last week
New unemployment claims in Baton Rouge rose in the first week of November, after sharply dropping at the end of October.
More than 960 initial...
Baton Rouge retailers hopeful for healthy holiday season following spring slump
Following the shutdown of retailers earlier this year at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, local shop owners are concerned about what another shutdown from rising cases could mean for their traditional holiday shopping season.
BREC to break ground Dec. 8 on $40M Baton Rouge Zoo, Greenwood Park project
The $40 million first phase of renovations planned for BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and Greenwood Park—which includes relocating the zoo’s entrance to the adjacent...
Judge rejects GOP attempt to block Louisiana virus restrictions
19th Judicial District Judge William Morvant today rejected an effort by Republican state House members to force an end to Democratic Gov. John Bel...
Roundup: Budget deficit / Bradie James / Zeta power outages
In the red: The U.S. is starting the 2021 budget year the way the old year ended, with soaring a deficit. The Treasury Department...
Virus roundup …
• The Louisiana Department of Health today reported 2,173 new COVID-19 cases over the past two days, bringing the statewide total to 191,889 cases...
Arkel International has quietly been growing its global footprint
When Baton Rouge-based Arkel International earlier this fall acquired a Washington, D.C.-area engineering firm that specialized in doing work for the federal government’s classified...
LSU launches redesigned master’s program to address ‘critical’ teacher shortage
LSU is launching its redesigned Master of Arts in Teaching for Grades 6-12, which allows professionals with a bachelor’s degree to accept salaried teaching...
OLOL places doctor on leave after alleged racially-motivated attack of SU athlete
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center notified employees today it has placed on leave a hospital-employed physician suspected in Monday’s alleged racially-motivated...
Nevada real estate firm acquires former HomeTowne Studios
Real estate investment company Siegel Group Nevada acquired the former HomeTowne Studios Baton Rouge extended stay hotel in an off-market transaction, Siegel Group announced this week.
Willow Ridge residents withdraw annexation petitions, will likely refile in future
The 13 Willow Ridge homeowners who want to annex out of the prospective city of St. George and into Baton Rouge have all withdrawn...
Roundup: High school football / Robocalls / Digital Chipotle
Friday night lights: LHSAA executive director Eddie Bonine on Tuesday announced how the LHSAA will handle football playoffs this year. To be eligible for...
Virus roundup …
• The Louisiana Department of Health today announced it will not update coronavirus data today as the state observes Veterans Day. It will also...
Companies find creative solutions for worker burnout
A few months into the pandemic, Nick Popoff let his guard down in an all-hands video call and said aloud what many had been...
Massive $1.2B renewable diesel facility planned for Port of Greater Baton Rouge
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is poised to approve at a special meeting tonight an agreement that will pave the way for the...
LSU game against Alabama postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Alabama at LSU football game set for this Saturday has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests, contact tracing and the subsequent quarantine...
Shipley Do-Nuts & Kolaches returning to Baton Rouge after years of absence
Shipley Do-Nuts & Kolaches is coming back to Baton Rouge, with a location slated to open in a retail center on Essen Lane near Picardy Avenue.
Baton Rouge named a Top 10 Digital City
For a sixth consecutive year, Baton Rouge has been named a Top 10 Digital City by the Center for Digital Government.
At No. 3 among...
BRAC dashboard shows continued improvement in local economy
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today released its latest COVID-19 economic indicator dashboard, a report that examines and assesses the impact of the COVID-19...
